A Chicago Heights crematory is under investigation by the Illinois Comptroller’s Office for allegedly improper storage of around 100 bodies, prompting the facility to be shut down. The investigation was initiated after the Illinois Funeral Directors Association received a tip with photos showing bodies in a trailer on the site of Heights Crematory. The facility faces fines and potential license revocation as investigators work to clear the backlog of bodies and ensure compliance with state regulations.
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Virginia health officials confirm measles case at major international airport
Virginia officials confirmed a case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport, prompting efforts to track down those potentially exposed to the virus. The individual returned from an international trip on March 5, with exposure at Terminal A between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Texas has reported the highest number of measles cases since January, with most cases in unvaccinated children, while New Mexico reported its first measles death in an unvaccinated adult. Full Article
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